Science Department

Don Grice- Human Anatomy/Physiology

Mr. Grice started teaching at Hinckley-Finlayson in 1974. He currently teaches college Human Anatomy/Physiology. He earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees at Minnesota State University in Mankato.

Mr. Grice has 3 kids – Scott, Amy, and Andrew (wife Amber) and 4 grandkids. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He loves playing and doing activities with the grandkids. His interests include gardening, golf, fishing, walking, cooking, helping Amy with her farm animals, and watching spectator sports.

Dennis Boxrud- Life Science 7, Biology 10

Mr. Boxrud began teaching at HFHS in 1999. He graduated from Rochester Mayo High school and attended Winona State University earning a Life Science and Ecology degrees. Courses taught at HFHS include Life Science, Biology, Conservation, Forestry, Agricultural Explorations, and Web Page Design

Joe Ranger- Science 9, everyday physics & ap Physics

Before teaching here, Mr. Ranger student taught at Hibbing High School and Bemidji Middle School.

Mr. Ranger graduated high school from North Branch High School. He attended one year of community college at Anoka Ramsey Community College, Cambridge Campus and then transferred to Bemidji State University where he earned his Bachelor's degree in Science Education with an emphasis on Physics.

When not at school he loves to go four wheeling bowling, ice fishing, reading and go tractor pulling. He's also a huge video game nerd.

Nate Lafond - Chemistry & Physical Science

Mr. LaFond began teaching physical science and chemistry in 2017. Prior to working at HFHS, he was a student teacher in Tucson, Arizona. He grew up in Duluth, graduated high school in 2012 from Denfeld, and graduated in 2016 from St Olaf College with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry.

While not at school, his hobbies include hiking, canoeing, road and mountain biking, nordic skiing, playing guitar and French Horn.

Katie Klar - Science 8, Wildlife Mgmt., Animal Science & Forestry

Miss Klar grew up in Hinckley and graduated high school at HFHS. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Agricultural Business from the University of Minnesota - Crookston. She then attended the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities for her Master of Agricultural Education. She received her license and came back to teach at HFHS.

Miss Klar is the fourth generation of her family living in Hinckley! While not in school she enjoys reading, crafting, snowmobiling, camping, and spending time with her family and her dog, Teal.